The 20 Best Short Bowel Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Nebraska, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 40 doctor with experience in Short Bowel Syndrome near Nebraska, US. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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40 providers found
    Elite in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Elite in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    Organ Transplant Center At Nebraska Medical Center

    4310 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Mercer is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Mercer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastroschisis, Malnutrition, Liver Transplant, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    Organ Transplant Center At Nebraska Medical Center

    4310 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Langnas is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Langnas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Liver Transplant, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    Organ Transplant Center At Nebraska Medical Center

    4310 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wendy Grant is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Grant is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Acute Pancreatitis, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Gallbladder Removal.

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    Elite in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Elite in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery

    University Of Nebraska Medical Center

    983280 Nebraska Medical Ctr, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Thompson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery

    Frederick F. Paustian Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    4310 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Fuglestad is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 11 years. Dr. Fuglestad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Short Bowel Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery

    Frederick F. Paustian Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    4310 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Leinicke is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Leinicke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Internal Medicine Specialties At Durham Outpatient Center

    4400 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Faruq Pradhan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Pradhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Short Bowel Syndrome, Hepatitis, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery

    Internal Medicine Specialties At Durham Outpatient Center

    4400 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Mccashland is a Gastroenterologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Mccashland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Organ Transplant Center At Nebraska Medical Center

    4310 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ruben Quiros is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Quiros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, and Malnutrition.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery

    General Surgery Clinic At Lauritzen Outpatient Center

    4014 Leavenworth St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Mercer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Mercer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    Organ Transplant Center At Nebraska Medical Center

    4310 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Luciano Vargas is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Failure, Pancreatectomy, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine Primary Care At Durham Outpatient Center

    4400 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Anderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Salmonella Enterocolitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Bariatrics Center At University Tower

    4400 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Corrigan Mcbride is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Mcbride is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    Organ Transplant Center At Nebraska Medical Center

    4310 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaheed Merani is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Merani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Liver Failure, Malnutrition, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Think Whole Person Healthcare

    7100 West Center Road, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Shehan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Shehan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), and Multiple System Atrophy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Think Whole Person Healthcare

    7100 West Center Road, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pectus Carinatum, Pectus Excavatum, and Celiac Disease.

    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery

    Children's Nebraska

    8200 Dodge St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathy Schall is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Schall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Appendicitis, and Pectus Carinatum.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Lifecare Family Medicine Of Bellevue PC

    2500 Bellevue Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Bellevue, NE 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Finley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellevue, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Finley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery

    General Surgery Clinic At Lauritzen Outpatient Center

    4014 Leavenworth St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vishal Kothari is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Kothari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Internal Medicine Specialties At Durham Outpatient Center

    4400 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ishfaq Bhat is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Short Bowel Syndrome?

    Short bowel syndrome is a problem that occurs when part of the small intestine is missing or has been removed during surgery. Nutrients are not properly absorbed into the body as a result.

    When should I see a Short Bowel Syndrome doctor in Nebraska, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Short Bowel Syndrome doctor in Nebraska, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Short Bowel Syndrome doctors in Nebraska, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Short Bowel Syndrome doctors in Nebraska, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Short Bowel Syndrome doctor in Nebraska, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Short Bowel Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Short Bowel Syndrome doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Short Bowel Syndrome doctor in Nebraska, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Short Bowel Syndrome doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Short Bowel Syndrome doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Short Bowel Syndrome doctors in Nebraska, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Short Bowel Syndrome doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Short Bowel Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Short Bowel Syndrome doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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